La Carta de Derechos (The Bill of Rights)

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.

Sí, sufrí bullying y muchas veces pensé que no lo superaría. El camino fue largo y difícil, pero al final volví a sonreír. Y aprendí muchas cosas importantes: a no rendirme, a creer en mí misma y a ser mejor persona. Y que los acosadores también suelen ser víctimas. Mucha gente me ayudó. Sin ellos, seguramente no hubiera llegado hasta aquí ni hubiera tenido el valor de contar lo que viví. Sin ellos, tal vez hoy no sería capaz de decir: ¡sonríe! Espero que lo que leas te sirva para que, un día no muy lejano, nadie sepa qué es el bullying. Mientras tanto, si conoces a alguien ...

During the American Civil War, the United States was on the brink of falling apart irrevocably. As states seceded and brother turned against brother, hope for reconciliation was dim. This conflict, an essential topic of the social studies curriculum, is skillfully presented from its origins in the Southern slave-trade economy to bloody battles and, later, Reconstruction. Striking photographs and artwork of integral events and people will resonate with readers, while interesting sidebar information gives them more to reflect on about this terrible war and the lessons it taught us.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: From Stonehenge to the Bermuda Triangle, there are many places on Earth that remain a mystery to scientists! Readers will discover these curious places--and more!--as they move through this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. This mysterious book features detailed images, informational text, and stimulating facts and theories in conjunction with upper-level features, such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.